Orchids have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity as the lifestyle plant of the early 21st century. PAT HOLT discovers that these sculptured blooms are lower maintenance than traditionally considered... ORCHIDS must be the ultimate stylish gift for Christmas
Highly Commended entry (abridged) in the Daily Echo Christmas Writing Competition... SANTA emerged from the chimney and his eyes lit up as he spotted the glass of sherry and the plate of mince pies set out on the hearth. "How kind," he thought. "Oh and
It is almost a year since 15-year-old Daniel Nolan disappeared without trace. His mother, Pauline, tells of the anguish and hope the family has to live with every day... PAULINE Nolan admits that it has been the hardest year of her life and that she and
Today's Principal Arrivals: Autotransporter, ro/ro, 0600, 201 link; Vans Princess, ro/ro, 0800, 30; Black Pearl, general, 0900, 108; Medea, ro/ro, AM, 34/35; CMA CGM Puget, container, 2100, Con Term; Tricolor, ro/ro, PM, 43. Today's Principal Sailings
Saints kept their unbeaten home record intact with a 1-1 draw which saw both goals scored in the space of two second half minutes. Craig Bellamy gave the visitors the lead on 50 minutes when he brilliantly whipped in a shot from 20 yards out. Jermaine
HIS ARMS outstretched in triumph and as wide as the smile on his face sum up the moment - charity worker Ian Stillman is finally free. In emotional scenes in the Arrivals hall at Heathrow Airport, Ian, who is deaf and has only one leg, was reunited with
Full list of the nominations for the 2003 Curtain Call Awards. BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY/COMIC DRAMA Oliver Ashman as Lucky Eric in Bouncers, Goody Zombee David Balfour as Jeffrey Bernard in Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, Lyndhurst Drama and Musical Society
THEY may not be as big as Morecambe and Wise - yet - but Southampton comedy duo Ben Richards and Jon Nicholas are already building up a reputation for their celebrity collaborations. The former Southampton Institute students are hoping to hit the big-time
Honk, Eastleigh Borough Youth Theatre, The Point, Eastleigh TAKE a climbing frame, some space-hoppers, borrow some wheelie bins and let Eastleigh Borough Youth Theatre director, Tim Ford, loose with his wonderful imagination - and you have a cracking
CHRISTMAS isn't all turkey and presents. For some - including the Sarah Siddons Fan Club - it's more about murder and mayhem. The unique Southampton-based amateur theatre group has taken to the city streets again this week with its latest Christmas Ghost
TWO men alleged to be the instigators of a massive street riot in Southampton have been cleared of causing violent disorder. Abdul Safi and Zeeshan Beg were charged by police after a 100-man fight in March this year left parts of Derby Road in St Mary's
HIS ARMS outstretched in triumph and as wide as the smile on his face sum up the moment - charity worker Ian Stillman is finally free. In emotional scenes in the Arrivals hall at Heathrow Airport, Ian, who is deaf and has only one leg, was reunited with
AT this time of year, hearing the clatter of post coming through the letter box is the highlight of many people's day. Whether it is Christmas presents, cards or the odd bill or two, something we often don't appreciate is the actual process that our mail
HAMBLE-BASED Chapel Triathlon club have finalised a three-year sponsorship deal for their swimming development programme. Local company "Interstyle Bedrooms" and Sportsmatch - a business sponsorship incentive scheme supported by both the Government and
Saints midfielder Rory Delap believes that his side could go through this season unbeaten at home. The Republic of Ireland midfielder, who has been on top form in recent weeks, is keen not to set it as a target for his teammates but still thinks that
JAMES BEATTIE is like an unearthed diamond - still requiring a bit of polish, but with priceless potential. That's the view of former Saints boss Dave Merrington, the man who helped to mould Alan Shearer into the Premiership's best-ever goalscorer. Beattie
Variety truly is the spice of life according to Brian Conley. He's in Southampton to play Buttons in Cinderella this panto season and loving every minute of it. He tells ANDREW WHITE about his life as a singer, film and TV star, comedian and dad... MOST
HAMBLE-BASED Chapel Triathlon club have finalised a three-year sponsorship deal for their swimming development programme. Local company "Interstyle Bedrooms" and Sportsmatch - a business sponsorship incentive scheme supported by both the Government and
Hampshire slipped to their first defeat of the season in Warwickshire with both the men's teams sliding to 7-5 defeats and the ladies A team going down 4-2. But the league table looks very out of kilter with the Essex v Yorkshire game postponed by a week
The sound of those coveted golden envelopes being opened will soon be heard again as the Southern Daily Echo gears up for its prestigious Curtain Call Awards 2002. Hailed as the Oscars of the amdram world, the date is set for the third awards ceremony
PATIENTS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will soon be able to gain a GP appointment within 24 hours. That's the promise thanks to a £400 million cash boost for the region's health services. Waiting times for community doctors are just one of the areas
COUNCIL workers in Southampton say strikes could begin in February in protest against planned job cuts in the city. The threat follows news that around 130 jobs are due to be axed by city council finance chiefs in a bid to balance the books. Around 57
A MAN suffered severe burns after a blaze broke out in a Southampton bedsit early today. He and another trapped man were dragged to safety by two men living below them in the two-storey terraced house. The rescuers ran through flames and thick, toxic
It is almost a year since 15-year-old Daniel Nolan disappeared without trace. His mother, Pauline, tells of the anguish and hope the family has to live with every day... PAULINE Nolan admits that it has been the hardest year of her life and that she and
A PIRATE radio station unplugged after a raid by police and government officials has vowed to fight its way back on to the airwaves. As exclusively revealed by the Daily Echo last Saturday, Wispa FM was shut down when police officers and the Department
A COMMUNITY music project is hitting the right note for people of all ages across the outer Shirley area. The Make Mine Music project at Redbridge Community School, which has received more than £79,000 from the Outer Shirley Regeneration Board, has just
Idlewild, Southampton Guildhall THERE'S no denying Idlewild are a brilliant group with a great repertoire of uplifting indie songs. But there was something flat about their performance at Southampton Guildhall. They played plenty of crowd-pleasers, such
Half-time results from the top clubs in the South SAINTS 0 - NEWCASTLE 0 STOKE 1 - PORTSMOUTH 0 SHREWSBURY TOWN 0 - BOURNEMOUTH 0
